Marion R. - Australia
9 October, 2004

Dear Rina -

I seem to spend my days thanking you for one thing or another . . . . and again today. Have printed it out and it looks like just the thing I need.

Because we went to such a variety of countries on our trip - don't know if you were aware of this, but we went to Hawaii, Canadian Rockies (organised tour), Alaska (cruise) and then inland to Denali National Park in Alaska (organised tour), England (staying with friends), Ireland (touring with friends and we did all the driving and planning ourselves), Turkey, Thailand (only 2 days) - people are asking us which was our favourite country. 

Because of, not only the variety of where we went but how we went, it's difficult to compare one with another . . but as an answer has to be given, Geoff and I both end up saying "TURKEY". 

Coming from a country where our written history only goes back 200 years, we were overwhelmed with the history of Turkey; our first day tour of Istanbul with Ilhan was exceptional; staying in the old part of Istanbul was good for us; the affinity of Gallipoli for us as Australians was special, of course; Ephesus was something we hadn't researched, so it was mind-boggling to be walking through that kind of place; glad you were able to include Pamukale for us; and staying in Kusadasi was a balance for all the rest. Just the way Insight Travel synchronised all the pieces of our trip without a fault impressed us . . . . . and Hazim's lovely smile made us feel welcome from the time we stepped off the plane . . . . . 

Rina, we've been singing your praises to all our friends here, so maybe the whole thing will have a flow-on effect.

In the meantime, it's been our privilege to have "met" you along the way.

Warmest regards
Marion R.